For more than eight centuries, Smithfield Market has sat at the heart of London’s meat trade. It’s where the city’s working rhythms and appetites converge in the quiet hours before dawn. But this ancient institution, which has operated on the same site since 1133, is nearing its end. The market is set to close in 2028, its planned relocation to Dagenham now uncertain after the collapse of the…
Monday, October 20, 2025